Remote Childhood Trauma Paid Research Study
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are conducting a remote study on childhood trauma for youth ages 8–20. The study aims to better understand the effects of traumatic, scary, or stressful events and track outcomes over time.
Fast Facts
History of trauma and no current psychotic symptoms
Youth 8-20
Years Old
Compensation
Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are conducting a remote study in youth ages 8–20 to better understand the impact of traumatic experiences, how they affect mood and behavior, and ways to support children’s mental health.
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on a young person’s emotional, social, and physical development. Traumatic experiences such as accidents, illness, violence, separation from caregivers, or other stressful events can influence mood, behavior, and overall well-being. However, researchers do not yet fully understand how these experiences impact children and adolescents over time or how to best support youth in the aftermath of trauma.
The Childhood Trauma Research Network (CTRN) at Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a study to learn more about these effects. By following youth ages 8 to 20 over a two-year period, we aim to better understand how trauma affects mood, behavior, medical health, and social development. Participants and their parents will complete a series of virtual assessments that examine trauma history, mood symptoms, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, medical and treatment history, and other factors that contribute to overall health.
The study also seeks to identify patterns that can help predict short and long-term outcomes for children who have experienced trauma. By gathering this information, researchers hope to improve interventions, support systems, and resources for youth and families affected by traumatic events.
Ultimately, the findings of this research could inform better ways to help children and adolescents recover and thrive after trauma, support their healthy development, and enhance quality of life.
Study Background
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are conducting a remote study in youth ages 8–20 to better understand the impact of traumatic experiences, how they affect mood and behavior, and ways to support children’s mental health.
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on a young person’s emotional, social, and physical development. Traumatic experiences such as accidents, illness, violence, separation from caregivers, or other stressful events can influence mood, behavior, and overall well-being. However, researchers do not yet fully understand how these experiences impact children and adolescents over time or how to best support youth in the aftermath of trauma.
The Childhood Trauma Research Network (CTRN) at Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a study to learn more about these effects. By following youth ages 8 to 20 over a two-year period, we aim to better understand how trauma affects mood, behavior, medical health, and social development. Participants and their parents will complete a series of virtual assessments that examine trauma history, mood symptoms, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, medical and treatment history, and other factors that contribute to overall health.
The study also seeks to identify patterns that can help predict short and long-term outcomes for children who have experienced trauma. By gathering this information, researchers hope to improve interventions, support systems, and resources for youth and families affected by traumatic events.
Ultimately, the findings of this research could inform better ways to help children and adolescents recover and thrive after trauma, support their healthy development, and enhance quality of life.
Additional Information
In this research study, we are trying to understand the effects of traumatic experiences on children and adolescents. We aim to learn how trauma impacts mood, behavior, and overall development in youth ages 8 to 20. Traumatic events can influence emotional responses, social relationships, and physical health, and we will measure all of these over the course of the study.
We also want to better understand how these experiences affect long-term outcomes, such as risk for mental health difficulties or challenges in daily functioning. To do this, we are collecting detailed information about trauma history, mood symptoms, medical and treatment history, social support, and other factors that may contribute to resilience or risk. Youth participants and their parents will complete virtual assessments that combine self-report and clinician-administered measures.
By studying these patterns, we hope to identify ways to support children and adolescents who have experienced trauma. Our ultimate goal is to improve interventions, guide clinical care, and provide information that can help young people recover and thrive after stressful or traumatic events.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 8–20
- History of a traumatic, scary, or stressful event
- No current psychotic symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, or thought disorganization)
- Able to complete six virtual study assessments over two years
- Speak English/Spanish
- Reside in greater Houston area
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severe pervasive developmental disorder or moderate to severe intellectual disability
Evidence of medical instability
The entire study lasts 2 years. Once enrolled, the study involves:
Virtual study visits: You and your parent or guardian will complete six virtual assessments over two years via Zoom. Each assessment will include interviews, questionnaires, and clinician-administered measures to collect information about trauma history, mood, behavior, medical history, treatment history, service use, and social factors that may affect health and well-being.
From home: You may also be asked to complete brief surveys or questionnaires between visits to track your experiences, emotions, and responses over time. These surveys will take a few minutes to complete and are designed to help researchers better understand the impact of traumatic experiences on youth development.
Participants will receive up to $400 for completing all study assessments, paid via a ClinCard, which works like a debit card.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.